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SalaryChef De Partie
Cambridge
£27,300 per annum
Permanent
Full time (37 hours per week)
Our work in Retirement Living is no exception. We believe in creating modern communities where over-55s can live in desirable, social, independent spaces. Safe in the knowledge that we have extra tailored care and support available if it’s needed.
This is all possible thanks to our dedicated and passionate Retirement Living team. A team that you could be part of.
We are currently looking for a Chef De Partie to deliver an in-house catering service and provide a continuous service with no disruptions. This role is full time and you will be working closely with our Head Chef, from Saturday through to Wednesday on a weekly basis.
What you will be doing:
In the absence of the Head Chef manage the kitchen and staff to provide a consistent service to the residents.
Support other kitchen staff with training and development in collaboration with the Head Chef.
Support the Head Chef to develop a catering service to meet the residents' expectations, including creating menus, considering dietary requirements and providing healthy, varied meals.
Ensure all kitchen equipment is checked and maintained in accordance with health and safety regulations, policies and procedures.
Ensure that due diligence in Hygiene and Food Safety is maintained at all times.
We’d love to meet someone with:
Experience of sourcing and purchasing cost effective catering supplies.
Good working knowledge of Food Safety legislation and health and safety procedures.
Good working knowledge of current food trends and special dietary requirements taking into account seasonal variations, cultural preferences and any special dietary requirements.
Knowledge of handing and operation of catering equipment.
Experience of working in a similar environment, ensuring that residents receive a healthy and varied choice of meals.
Experience of events and functions catering.
Appropriate food hygiene certificate
Amongst what we offer you is:
A competitive salary of up to £27,300 per annum
28 days holiday PLUS Bank Holidays
A generous contributory pension scheme
Private health care
Free life assurance
Access to an extensive suite of wellbeing services and tools including a digital gym
Opportunities for learning and development
Discounted gym membership
Retail discount scheme
Please note the successful candidate will need to complete an enhanced DBS application.
Closing date: 29th February 2024
Interview date: To be confirmed
We reserve the right to close this recruitment if it is deemed that we have received a suitable number of applications. On this basis we would advise that applications are submitted as soon as possible.
